This Is Not A Surprise

[Billy Joel, 60, and his wife Katie Lee Joel, 27, have separated after five years of marriage.  Both of their reps issued a joint statement confirming the news. "After nearly five years of marriage Billy Joel & Katie Lee Joel have decided to separate.  This decision is a result of much thoughtful consideration.  Billy & Katie remain caring friends with admiration and respect for each other." Joel, 60, was previously married to Christie Brinkley.  Together they have a daughter Alexa Ray Joel.]

Heh, heh. It's the ole "caring friends" line again. Who believes that one anymore? The announcement comes as a surprise to no one; Katie was allegedly caught cheating on Billy months ago. Of course Joel's long battle with alcohol abuse probably didn't aide the situation, so "fault" probably falls evenly between the two. That and the fact that most 20-somethings don't generally enjoying fucking 60-somethings, unless they're all living at the Playboy Mansion.

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